Kirkland Howe Cottage

Lovely stay!

Great base to go exploring the near by villages and cities. Lots of wildlife near by, we enjoyed watching the birds on an evening and also watching the sunset while in the hot tub. Would absolutely come back again! X

2nd time at Kirkland this year boosted by stunning weather.

Perfect West Coast Hiking/Cycling base handy for Ennerdale,Wasdale and Eskdale but also close to main road links for Keswick and the A66. Everything you need is here and the lovely Sun room has a large TV and patio doors to the outside sitting area and hot tub.I got to meet the lovely owners this time and their friendly Lurcher which was nice.Being quite a remote location means that it was very peaceful especially at night.There was a lovely welcome hamper on arrival too. I can't recommend Kirkland Howe highly enough..a real step up from other homes I've rented in the Lakes.If you can find availability,you really should visit.

Excellent house warm and spacious It would have benefited from a better drying area but the hot tub was great

Cottage is immaculate and in a lovely location.

Warm welcome from Daisy and Jack made settling in a breeze. Weather was on and off during our week, but this provided the ideal base to explore the Lake District.

Kirkland Howe is by far the best place we've stayed in the Lake District.

The cottage sits on the end of a rural farmhouse in an elevated position overlooking its own valley and waterfalls with an outside terrace and a very lively undercover hot tub.The large kitchen and dining area where we spent all our time has underfloor heating,a large smart tv and all the mod cons including a Nespresso coffee maker.There is a cosy adjacent lounge with Gas open effect fire and two bedrooms upstairs with electric wall heaters plus a bathroom with bath and shower. The other benefit for us was the location on the west coast near Wasdale,Ennerdale and Eskdale.Dog friendly with no parking issues and very peaceful.There was a nice welcome back with some treats as well which was a lovely touch.The cottage is maintained to a high standard and squeaky clean.The owners have done a brilliant job and we can't wait to return!

Lovely cottage , felt like home from home.

Everything you need in a property,, great location, nice and quite . Dogs loved it . Great hosts , we will be back .

Lovely little cottage that had everything we needed for our short break as a small family.

The hot tub was great to relax in after spending days out exploring the local area. Daisy and Jack ensured we were well looked after and had seemed to stock the cottage with everything we needed.

What a fantastic weekend we had!

Greeted with a little welcome pack containing biscuits and a bottle which was a very nice touch. Briefly chatted with Daisy and she was lovely! The cottage is lovely and clean, perfect for what we were looking for. The views are amazing, especially when we walked through the private valley - it was a frosty morning with beaming sunlight, glorious! Nothing better than jumping in the hot tub when it is freezing outside! We have struggled with finding something to suggest to enhance our stay however, a fire guard would be very beneficial, especially with a little one who loves to look and shout at the fire! In addition, potentially filling the pot holes in on the drive in to the property, i feel a smaller car may have issues with the changes in level. We will definitely be back, absolutely loved our stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kirkland Howe Cottage over Christmas.

Was perfect location for a cosy and quiet getaway for myself and my partner. We really liked the fireplace and the full equipped kitchen made it easy for us to do our own cooking. The highlight was the hot tub which made it extra special with the sound of the waterfall just outside the cottage. Also a great base for exploring the Lake District, lots of beautiful spots just a short drive away. We had an issue with a leak on ceiling but this was quickly resolved the same day with no further problems! Only downsides to property was the lack of a wardrobe for hanging clothes. There was a chest of drawers but this was filled with bedding and towels. The bathroom was very cold as there was no heating. It made having showers quite uncomfortable and no extractor fan meant the bathroom was constantly damp and cold. It was also a shame that there was quite a lot of dog hair on rugs and cushions. We are aware this cottage allowed pets but as non dog owners the hair and smell was quite noticeable. Aside from these issues we would definitely recommend this cottage and had a very enjoyable stay! Thank you

A beautiful, private cottage in the heart of the countryside.

Nothing but cows to be seen for miles. There was lots of information provided by the owners and, when we reached out for some assistance on the first night, had really prompt responses and help. The area is beautiful. Our highlight was a trip to St Bees.

Great accommodation, hosts are thoughtful and helpful.

A fantastic base for our holiday in the Lakes.

Highly recommended.